Taking a Look at Alternative Financing Options for Consumer Startups
Venture funding isn’t the only way to grow a consumer brand. Using alternative funding early can allow you to prove your concept and attract VC investment for later stages.
Fintech Landscape in 2022: Insights from a Fintech Co-Founder
Few industries received more VC investment than fintech in 2021, and many industry observers predict 2022 will be another banner year.
How to Lower Your Investment Risk in a Startup
To lower your financial risk of investing in a startup, scrutinize these six areas closely during due diligence.
Is My Startup Ready for a Fractional CFO?
Fractional CFOs are increasingly popular among growing startups right now. How do you know if your startup is ready to hire one?
My Startup Got Our First Big VC Check. What Should I Do with It?
What do you do when you start getting those checks with a lot of zeros on the end?
2021 Favorites from Burkland’s Blog for Startups & Investors
6 articles selected from our most read, most shared, and most relevant blog content during the past year.
Inside Highlights from Burkland’s #CFO Slack Channel
Highlights from a few of 2021’s most relevant and thought-provoking knowledgeshare discussions.
The 3 Ps of Revenue Quality for SaaS Startups
Predictability, profitability, and plurality are crucial indicators of revenue quality for an early-stage SaaS business.
Foodtech Investment is Accelerating, Especially in BioEngineered Foods
Foodtech investment has placed upward pressure on deal size and valuation, with the median late-stage deal size up 86.9% from 2020.
Pitch Deck Math: Telling Your Startup’s Story with Metrics
Marrying great metrics with great storytelling is the key to a winning pitch deck that seals the deal for your investors.